Mazda officially announced the 2026 MX-5 Miata, and it carries over nearly unchanged. That means you still get the same high-revving 2.0-liter I-4 with 181 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, a six-speed manual remains standard while a six-speed automatic is available. As before, the Miata comes exclusively in RWD configuration and with either a soft top or the RF with its retractable targa-style hardtop.
For 2026, the Mazda MX-5 Miata continues to offer three trims: Sport, Club, and Grand Touring. Priced at $31,665, the Sport variant includes the i-ActivSense driver assistance suite, an 8.8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 16-inch alloy wheels. However, this trim only comes with the soft top.
For those wanting more, the Club trim starts at $35,165. That adds black 17-inch alloy wheels, heated seats, and wireless integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You can also add the Brembo BBS Recaro package on the Club trim. That adds 17-inch forged BBS wheels, an aero kit, red-paired brake calipers, Brembo front brakes, and heated Recaro sport seats for a cool $5,050 on the soft top. RF Club models include the package as standard, raising its price to $43,135. That makes it the most expensive Miata money can buy. A similarly equipped soft top costs $40,215.
The Grand Touring model includes leather seats, automatic climate control, and built-in navigation. It also comes with adaptive LED headlights, automatic high beams, and 17-inch machine-finished alloy wheels. Inside, it trades the black interior accents for silver ones. Prices start at $36,965 for the Grand Touring soft top and $39,685 for the RF. The automatic transmission adds roughly $1,000 and also includes adaptive cruise control. A Tan Nappa leather interior is also available for $300 extra. Meanwhile, four premium exterior colors cost $595.
2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata: The Go-Fast Goodies
Obviously, being Miata owners, we’re biased towards how we’d configure the car. First off, forget the automatic option even exists, and only get this car with a stick. Secondly, go straight to the Club or Grand Touring trims. Why? The base Sport is not a good value because for a smidge more, you get so much goodness out of the Club or Grand Touring. That’s before considering the former’s Brembo BBS Recaro package option.
Another reason to skip the Sport and automatic-equipped models? The suspension setup and go-fast goodies. With the manual transmission, both the Club and Grand Touring include a sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein dampers, a front shock tower brace, and a limited-slip differential. These upgrades are key to maximizing the Miata experience, whether on a twisty road or highway. Both also include a DSC Track mode.
Source: Mazda
